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kneeling jump squat

kneeling jump squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Start by kneeling on the ground with your feet hip-width apart and your toes pointing forward.

Step 2

Hold a barbell across your upper back, resting it on your shoulders.

Step 3

Engage your core and glutes, then explosively jump up into the air, extending your hips and knees.

Step 4

As you jump, push through your toes and fully extend your ankles, knees, and hips.

Step 5

Land softly back on the ground, bending your knees to absorb the impact.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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